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Feb. 16, 2026
New Science Rewrites the Origins of Olive Cultivation in Italy
New paleogenetic and archaeobotanical techniques are challenging long-held assumptions about when olives were first cultivated in Italy, pointing to earlier and more regionalized beginnings.
Jan. 28, 2026
How Extra Virgin Olive Oil Elevates Traditional Neapolitan Pizza
One of the world's most celebrated pizza makers, Salvatore Salvo of Pizzeria Salvo in Naples shares his insights on pairing pizza and extra virgin olive oil.
Jan. 22, 2026
Women Farmers at the Forefront of Olive Oil’s Future, UN Says
As the United Nations prepares for the International Year of the Woman Farmer in 2026, women olive oil producers from Greece, Portugal, Tunisia and Lebanon share how resilience, sustainability and stewardship guide their work.
Dec. 18, 2025
Hiroshima Receives Olive Tree from Italy as Symbol of Peace on 80th Anniversary
An olive tree donated by Italy’s Città dell’Olio was planted in Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park, renewing a decades-long commitment to peace and solidarity between the two countries.
Dec. 15, 2025
Italy’s National Cuisine Inscribed on UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List
Italy has become the first country to have its entire national cuisine recognized by UNESCO, highlighting Italian cooking as a living heritage rooted in sustainability, diversity and shared traditions.
Dec. 5, 2025
Archaeologists Uncover Massive Roman Olive Oil Complex in Tunisia
Archaeologists excavating Henchir el-Begar in central Tunisia have uncovered one of the largest olive-oil production complexes of the Roman world, complete with monumental beam presses.
Dec. 4, 2025 News Briefs
Traditional Growers Unite to Defend Spain’s Historic Olive Groves
Dec. 1, 2025 Fairs, Competitions
Dec. 1, 2025 Production
Montenegrin Producers Push to Boost Consumption as Ancient Groves Face Threats
Nov. 21, 2025 News Briefs
Somontano Secures PDO Status, Boosting Traditional Producers in Aragón
Nov. 11, 2025 Food & Cooking
Nov. 4, 2025
Olive Tree Plantings Across Italy Mark ‘Walking Among the Olive Trees’ Day for Peace
Under the banner “Let’s Cultivate Peace,” thousands of Italians walked among olive groves, planted trees, and shared in tastings and workshops dedicated to harmony and sustainability.
Oct. 29, 2025
Monte Rosso: A Family Dream Reborn on Istria’s Red Hill
On Istria’s Red Hill, Davor Duboković and his partners turned abandoned land into one of Croatia’s most advanced olive estates.
Oct. 28, 2025
Olive Oil Train Enlivens 'Frantoi Aperti' in Umbria
The annual Frantoi Aperti celebration is underway in Umbria, where vintage railcars and guided tastings are adding new momentum to one of Italy’s most beloved olive oil events.
Oct. 12, 2025
French Team Triumphs at 8th World Olive Picking Championship in Croatia
France topped the podium at the World Olive Picking Championship on Croatia’s island of Brač, where twelve international teams celebrated tradition, teamwork and the spirit of Mediterranean olive culture.
Sep. 29, 2025
New Initiatives Promote Olive Oil Culture in Northern Italy
New projects are advancing olive oil culture in northern Italy, with the opening of an oleoteca and a collective highlighting top-quality producers.
Aug. 11, 2025
First 'Olive Oil Community' Established in Menfi, Sicily
An initiative promoted by Città dell’Olio aims to build networks of local institutions, economic operators and cultural entities linked to extra virgin olive oil.
Aug. 5, 2025
Discover the Versatility and Nutritional Value of Greek Rusks
Paximadi, comprising carbohydrates and fiber, is the unsung hero of Greek summer cuisine, the key ingredient to making healthy small meals in no time.
Feb. 20, 2025
Olive Oil Overtakes Wine as Popular Host Gift in Britain
It has become chic in the U.K. to present dinner party hosts with a bottle of extra virgin olive oil instead of wine or chocolates.
Feb. 18, 2025
Safeguarding Unique Olive Farming Traditions on Italy’s Pantelleria Island
Olive farming on the Sicilian island has unique features resulting from a peculiar pruning and training system that encourages horizontal growth.
Feb. 18, 2025
Archaeological Exhibition Explores History of Olive Oil in the Mediterranean
The event, held at the Collège de France, displays archaeological discoveries about the trade and production of olive oil in the Mediterranean.
Jan. 13, 2025
Rome's Olive Oil Production on Public Farm Supports Community, Sustainability
The city's organic production provides community support through donations and funds to maintain a public farm in Lazio.
Jan. 13, 2025
Olive Oil Production Comes to French Capital
Neighbors in the southern Parisian suburb of Malakoff joined together late last year to harvest their olives and press olive oil.
Dec. 30, 2024
Greeks Celebrate Christmas with Traditional Olive Oil-Based Cookies
The season’s fresh olive oil and simple ingredients are used to make melomakarona and kourabiedes, two celebrated Greek Christmas delicacies.
Dec. 19, 2024
Panettone Gets a Healthy Upgrade
The beloved Christmas cake is attracting new fans in Italy thanks to a change to its traditional ingredients.
Dec. 16, 2024
Spain Bets on Comedy to Boost Olive Oil Sales
In a new national comedy tour, stand-up stars will be promoting extra virgin olive oil in major cities across Spain.